Subtract 1/3 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 1/3
27/20 - 1/3 is 61/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
1/3 = 1 × 20/3 × 20 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/60 - 20/60 = 81 - 20/60 = 61/60 - In mixed form: 11/60
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